Rejection Realized: Saul, the Evil Spirit and the Loss of Kingship

In conversation with tragic readings of Saul’s career, the present article attempts to outline a parallel between the presentation and role of the spirit of YHWH and the evil spirit which afflicts Saul in 1 Samuel. By highlighting the parallel between the two spirits, the following argument suggests...

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Main Author: Balfour, R. J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2022
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2022, Volume: 47, Issue: 2, Pages: 206-222
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Saul Israel, King / Tragedy / Holy Spirit / Rejection of / Bible. Samuel 1. 9-10 / Bible. Samuel 1. 16
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HD Early Judaism
HH Archaeology
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Summary:In conversation with tragic readings of Saul’s career, the present article attempts to outline a parallel between the presentation and role of the spirit of YHWH and the evil spirit which afflicts Saul in 1 Samuel. By highlighting the parallel between the two spirits, the following argument suggests that they fulfil similar roles in confirming election and rejection respectively and either empowering or debilitating their recipients. The suggestion is that this analogy offers an appropriate way to understand the wider presentation of the evil spirit which afflicts Saul and has important implications for how we think about Saul’s rejection and his presentation more broadly.
ISSN:1476-6728
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/03090892221116918